MM 1.12: Former Maryland football player Lavon Johnson returns to College Park

Defensive tackle Lavon Johnson is returning to Maryland football for the 2026 season after a year at the University of Texas. Johnson, who began his college career at Maryland, played seven games with five tackles at Texas. His return comes as Maryland needs reinforcements in the defensive line following the departures of Cam Rice and Dillan Fontus. Johnson, with one year of eligibility left, aims to bolster Maryland's defense.

In other sports news, Maryland men's basketball lost to UCLA, 67-55, marking a 0-5 start to the season. The women's basketball team, ranked No. 8, fell to No. 19 Ohio State, 89-76. Maryland lacrosse player Eric Spanos will wear the prestigious No. 1 jersey this season. Former Boston College cornerback Amari Jackson and another recruit committed to Maryland football. The wrestling team was defeated by No. 18 Wisconsin. In basketball, former Terp Derik Queen impressed in a game back